Cartonnier en placage de bois de rose et bronze doré d'époque Louis XV, estampillé N. PETIT

surmonté d'une pendule, le cadran signé Masson / A PARIS, sommée d'un Amour guerrier ; la partie supérieure en doucine regainée de cuir fauve et ouvrant à quatre tiroirs, la partie médiane à rideaux coulissants, et la partie inférieure ouvrant à deux vantaux ; avec une étiquette manuscrite au dos Bought by Andrew Cockerell my uncle. Left to me by his sister M. T. Cockerell (auntsi) in 1914. B. Henderson, 1924. ; (le cadran et le mouvement de la fin du XIXe siècle)

- Vente à Paris, Palais d'Orsay, le 14 décembre 1975, lot 160
- Vente Christie's à Londres, le 29 mars 1979, lot 141

The illustration is accurate, fair condition. Several dents, scratches and marks throughout the surface consistent with age and use. As said, dial and movement of the clock are late 19th century. Gilt-bronze mounts are slightly tarnished and rubbed. Lifts and shrinkage cracks to the veneer which has turned dry, especially on both sides. Old restorations to the leather surfaces.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Nicolas Petit, ébéniste reçu maître en 1761